Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network, Base, is changing the technology that powers it, stepping back from relying on Optimism’s OP Stack, the toolkit it originally launched on. In a blog post titled “The Next Chapter for Base,” the team said it plans to take more control over its own code and infrastructure. Instead of depending on
Coinbase has announced a significant change to the infrastructure of its Base Ethereum Layer-2 network. The company announced that Base will be moving away from the current OP Stack architecture it is built upon and transitioning to a “unified Base stack” structure that is entirely operated by Base. OP Price Drops After Coinbase Announces Abandoning
Midnight Network has revealed Google Cloud as one of the first operators of its federated nodes as it aims for full decentralization later this year. Other launch partners include asset manager Blockdaemon, blockchain firm AlphaTON and Shielded Technologies, the company behind Midnight. The Midnight Foundation has revealed the first three operators of federated nodes for
Base, the Ethereum Layer-2 network incubated by Coinbase, has seen its total value locked (TVL) fall by $1.4 billion in the past few weeks. The decline comes as public debate over the chain’s strategy and product direction intensifies. Base TVL Slides as Builders, Critics, & Coinbase Leadership Clash Over the Chain’s Direction Base TVL has
The digital finance strategy of Europe is transitioning to practice and Stellar has recently passed a significant technical milestone. The Stellar network transactions are now validated and accepted in the system of Unified Digital Ledger in Europe. Consequently, the Stellar-based activity is technically compatible with the digital financial infrastructure adopted by the continent. This update
European institutions are strengthening their focus on inclusive finance as the digital euro app becomes a key tool for future payments across the euro area. Summary ECB and ONCE Foundation sign accessibility-focused agreement Accessibility and inclusion as core design principles Beyond minimum legal standards and market practice Digital financial inclusion and user-friendly features Insights from
Enso has launched live production deployments of cross‑chain minting and execution flows using Chainlink’s CCIP, advancing decentralized finance ( DeFi) infrastructure from simple asset transfers to deterministic, outcome‑driven execution. Launch Partners and Production Deployments Enso, decentralized Layer‑1 blockchain, has rolled out live production deployments of cross-chain minting and execution flows powered by Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability
COZ has completed the first round of renewed Proof of Working rewards, detailing the distribution of 440 $NEO across seven community contributions in its Proof of Working 2.0 transparency report. Proof of Working is a COZ-led initiative intended to reward grassroots ecosystem work that may not align with traditional grant or sponsorship pathways. COZ revived
Russia’s recent messaging crackdown is the cleanest real-world stress test of decentralization in years, and it produced an awkward result. Roskomnadzor began throttling Telegram on Feb. 10, citing “non-compliance.” Two days later, authorities fully blocked WhatsApp, removing its domains from Russia’s national registry and forcing users toward VPNs or MAX, a state-backed messenger that critics
Tokenization has moved fast. Distribution hasn’t. That gap is exactly what Centrifuge and Pharos are aiming to close. — The two teams announced a partnership to bring institutional-grade assets — including tokenized U.S. Treasuries and AAA-rated structured credit — into live, usable onchain environments. Tokenization Was the First Step. Distribution Is the Bottleneck. Institutional assets